Director of Product Design at Flex

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a senior or staff product designer and 4+ years managing a team of designers
  • Extensive experience designing and shipping consumer-facing native digital products, ideally in-house (not as a consultant or at an agency)
  • Exposure to and understanding of what it takes to build and maintain a scaled, mature design system
  • Excellent communication skills. Ability to understand complex technical and product challenges and translate them into compelling, clear design challenges for your team to tackle
  • Ability to use both qualitative and quantitative insights to develop and guide your team toward a customer-centered strategy
  • Ability to give direction throughout each stage of the design process, from research to concepting to refinement and prototyping
  • Demonstrated aptitude for getting things done to make your team successful – wearing several different hats when necessary
  • Comfort with ambiguous problems
  • Motivation to be a self-starter
  • Passion for [FinTech/rent payment experience, inferred from context]

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the design team and strategy for our core rent products
  • Shape and drive a vision for the consumer experience
  • Align and connect multiple teams to deliver on that vision and achieve business goals
  • Facilitate and lead your team to explore and refine their solutions for critical projects
  • Set a high standard for quality across everything your team does, from designing concepts to core features to contributions made to evolve our Design System, Ultraviolet
  • Collaborate with other design leaders to ensure alignment and consistency across all teams working on the consumer experience
  • Influence design and product decisions by staying in touch with how the design industry and UX trends are evolving
  • Test folding AI into both your team workflows and our UX strategy to build for the future
  • Invest in the growth and development of both your direct reports and the design team at large through operational excellence
  • Constantly reinforce our Flex principles and culture through your own behaviors and actions

Skills

Product Design
Design Strategy
Design Systems
Interaction Design
UX Design
Team Leadership

Flex

Comprehensive contract manufacturer for electronics

About Flex

Flex provides comprehensive electronics manufacturing services, originally starting with circuit board production for tech companies in Silicon Valley. The company automates its manufacturing processes to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness, which has made it a trusted partner for various industries, including automotive, healthcare, and consumer electronics. Flex's services encompass design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain management, allowing businesses to outsource their production needs and focus on their core activities. A key differentiator for Flex is its subsidiary, Anord Mardix, which specializes in critical power solutions and custom products for clients with complex requirements. Additionally, Flex is dedicated to sustainability, aiming for a significant portion of its customers to adopt science-based emissions targets by 2025, reflecting its commitment to environmental responsibility.

Singapore, SingaporeHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
$200MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, EnergyIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Company Equity
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Profit Sharing

Risks

Integrating JetCool Technologies may lead to operational and cultural alignment challenges.
Partnership with Musashi Energy exposes Flex to risks of emerging technology failures.
Jamdeo joint venture faces competitive pressures in the smart TV and media streaming market.

Differentiation

Flex offers end-to-end manufacturing solutions, from design to supply chain services.
Anord Mardix, a Flex subsidiary, specializes in critical power solutions and custom offerings.
Flex's commitment to sustainability aligns with global efforts to combat climate change.

Upsides

Flex's acquisition of JetCool enhances its data center cooling solutions for AI servers.
Partnership with Musashi Energy boosts Flex's AI data center energy storage capabilities.
Flex's Zhuhai facility's AME Excellence Award highlights its world-class manufacturing standards.

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